HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky women's basketball team stumbled against Horizon League rival Purdue Fort Wayne as the Norse were knocked off by a 70-58 margin inside Truist Arena on Wednesday night.
 
The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for NKU.
 
THE FACTS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 58, Purdue Fort Wayne – 70
LOCATION: Truist Arena – Highland Heights, Kentucky
RECORDS: NKU: 9-17 (7-10 HL), PFW: 18-10 (11-6 HL)
 
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Macey Blevins: 13 points, four rebounds, two assists
- Kailee Davis: 12 points, two boards, two helpers
- Carter McCray: 11 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, two blocks, one assist
- Kalissa Lacy: 9 points, two boards
- Khamari Mitchell-Steen: 8 points, five rebounds, five helpers, one rejection, one swipe
 
NORSE NOTES
- Purdue Fort Wayne jumped out to a narrow 15-14 lead after 10 minutes of play.
- It was the same edge for the Mastodons in the second quarter as they won the frame by a 15-14 edge to take a 30-28 lead into the half.
- Purdue Fort Wayne started off the third on a huge run but the Norse punched right back with a strong stretch of their own to make it a 55-47 game with 10 minutes to go.
- Northern Kentucky got as close as five points with just 5:11 left in the contest, but Purdue Fort Wayne was able to pull away at the end to collect the 70-58 victory.
 
NEXT UP
The Norse remain at home for a special Saturday in Highland Heights as they host conference foe Youngstown State for Senior Day on February 24. Tip is set for 2 PM ET inside Truist Arena. Fans can purchase tickets to the Horizon League clash here. For those coming out, make sure you are in your seat early for the Senior Day festivities!
 
 
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